Using similar gameplay mechanics to The Phantom Pain, Metal Gear Survive has players exploring a vast wasteland that is both covered by a mysterious toxic cloud (known as "The Dust") and filled with zombie-like creatures (known as "Wanderers"). While customizing and building their base of operations, players must venture outside of their base camp to gather resources and survivors, craft new gadgets and weapons, and maintain their personal hunger, thirst, and oxygen levels. The game also supports online multiplayer, with up to four players at a time participating in bonus co-operative missions.